Bacon Mac

By bakeaholic

Believe it or not, this recipe is low in fat and tastes great.

Ingredients

• 3 1/4 tsp. salt, divided
• 3/4 lb. strozzapreti or penne pasta
• 4 tsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups skim milk, divided
• 2 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 1 tsp. hot sauce
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 slices center-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Cooking spray

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Bring 6 quarts of water and 1 tbsp. salt to a boil. Add pasta; cook 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3. Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add 1 cup milk; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; let stand 4 minutes or until it cools to 155 degrees. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese. Add 1/4 tsp. salt, onions, hot sauce, pepper and bacon; stir. Add pasta; toss. Spoon into a 2-quart broiler-safe dish coated with cooking spray; top with 1/2 cup cheese. Broil 7 minutes. Serve!